Jayco Precept recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 2, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jayco, Inc. recalls 2019 Jayco Precept, Precept Prestige

Recall number

18V689000

Brand / firm

Jayco

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 24 units

Why it was recalled

If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.